Moms Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Sandwich Food

BAKED CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place all of the chicken ingredients in a large re-sealable plastic bag, seal it, shake the bag to mix and place it in the refrigerator overnight or 12-24 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the fridge and bring it to room temperature before cooking.
• Preheat the oven to 400F and place a wire baking rack or piece of parchment paper on top of a large baking sheet.
• Make the Panko mixture. In a large frying pan heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil from the panko mixture on medium heat. Mix all of the remaining panko mixture ingredients together in a shallow bowl or pie plate and pour them into the pan. Stir constantly until the panko is lightly toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour the mixture back into the original shallow bowl or pie plate.
• In a separate medium shallow bowl or pie plate whisk the eggs together until well-beaten.
• In another shallow bowl or pie plate combine the flour mixture ingredients together well.
• Using your hands, take a piece of chicken from the buttermilk, coat it on both sides in the flour mixture shaking off the excess.
• Next coat each piece with the egg mixture and finish by pressing each side into the panko mixture, shaking off the excess. Place the piece of chicken on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces, being careful not to make them touch. Once the pieces are all coated and placed on the prepared sheet, place the pan in the oven and bake until they are golden brown, approximately 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the chicken: Combine the chicken, buttermilk, lemon and salt in a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and toss to coat. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
• For the crispy prosciutto: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray. Lay the prosciutto flat on the baking sheet and spray with a few more spritzes. Bake until lightly toasted and crispy, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
• For the mayo: Mix together the mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the sandwiches: Mix together the flour, breadcrumbs and salt in a shallow bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the grapeseed oil to cover the bottom of the skillet. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, removing as much of the buttermilk as possible, and dredge in the flour mixture. Place immediately in the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Fry on the first side until golden brown and there is a ring of cooked chicken around the edges, about 5 minutes. Gently flip the chicken and continue to cook on the second side until evenly golden brown and cooked through, an additional 4 minutes. Place a slice of mozzarella on top of each and cover the pan for an additional minute to melt the cheese. Alternatively, you can remove the chicken to a small baking tray, top with the mozzarella and place under the broiler until melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Spread the cut sides of the buns evenly with pesto mayonnaise. Place a small amount of arugula on the bottom halves and top with a cutlet. Break a slice of crispy prosciutto on top. Close the sandwiches and enjoy.